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UC Browser Not Allowed: How to Fix the Error
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Updated onOctober 18, 2024
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UC Browser is a popular option, primarily amongst mobile users, but many are unable to download or use it or find that the browser is not allowed. If you are not in an unsupported region, it’s likely the misconfigured network settings to blame.
Is UC Browser banned?
While the UC Browser is not available for download in some countries, it’s been banned in India by the authorities. So, you will not be able to reach UC Browser’s official website or download it from the Google Play Store in India.
What can I do if UC Browser is not allowed?
Before we start with the slightly complex solutions, try these quick ones:
1. Use a VPN
Your primary approach when the UC Browser is not allowed should be to use aneffective VPN solution. A VPN will help bypass geographical restrictions placed by the developers or the local authorities.
Most of the popular VPNs are available for all operating systems, so compatibility shouldn’t be an issue. Also, for anyone wondering if aVPN can damage the phone, the answer is no, as long as you go with a reliable provider!
Remember, you may have to use the VPN to run the UC Browser after download, if it’s blocked in your region.
A powerful VPN, such as ExpressVPN, is excellent for this task. This tool will allow you to connect to any of its numerous servers, located in 105 countries, all around the world. You can easily change your IP address to one of those countries and access and use otherwise geo-blocked content, as UC Browser might be.
ExpressVPN
2. Change the DNS address
We usedGoogle’s public DNSto fix the UC Browser not allowed or download issue, but for higher speed, it’s best to use thefastest DNS server near you.
3. Clear the app data
Clearing the app data also helps when theUC Browser ad block is not working.
4. Reinstall UC browser
If it still shows not allowed, the last option is to reinstall UC Browser in case you already have it installed.
5. Switch to an alternate browser
When nothing else works, you should switch to afast cross-platform browserthat offers a dedicated Android app.
Remember, sometimes restrictions enforced by the authorities or developers are such that the app refuses to work, even if you somehow manage to download it through a workaround. And in such cases, it’s best to switch to the other available options.
Also, you may consider downloading atop-rated Android emulatorand running UC Browser through it from your PC. To learn more about this software, we also have a guide on how todownload any video in a UC Browser, so feel free to check it out.
For any queries or to share what worked for you, drop a comment below.
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Kazim Ali Alvi
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Kazim has always been fond of technology, be it scrolling through the settings on his iPhone, Android device, or Windows PC. He’s specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
Long-time Windows user, Kazim is ready to provide a solution for your every software & hardware error on Windows 11, Windows 10 and any previous iteration. He’s also one of our experts in Networking & Security.
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